The idea of Global health Canvas

I'm currently working hard on my International Health Master's degree at Charité, Medical University of Berlin. Recently, I've been studying terms like Nutritional Stunting and the Early and Long-term Consequences of stunting. While diving into this, the idea of illustrating international health through art crossed my mind.

One day, I stumbled upon a picture of an African child, approximately five years old. It got me thinking. This child, with no fault, no history, no achievements to be judged by, simply had the unfortunate luck of being born in a poor region. Consequently, their long-term health would be impacted by hunger. Hunger – a straightforward issue for many of us; we get hungry, we eat. But for them, it's not that simple. They don't have food, and as basic as it sounds, it hurts.

We often hear about world hunger, but are we really talking enough about it? Many of us have come across sentences, news, or information about it. What prevents us from taking that extra step? Maybe we don't fully grasp the depth of the issue, or perhaps our emotions aren't fully engaged. It could be that we haven't taken a moment to pause and truly perceive the message.

That's where art comes in. A painting can convey more than words ever could. This realization led to the creation of the Global Canvas Initiative. The idea is to bridge the gap between awareness and meaningful action. Without the collective effort of all of us, nothing is possible.

So, I invite you to join the program today.